Monday, April 9, 2018, 6:30 pm

Learn the basics of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) developed by Marshall Rosenberg. In this five class series we will practice using the tools of non- violent communication to transform our conversations. We will use various activities and role plays in class to practice NVC skills using situations from our own lives. Some of the things we’ll learn about and practice include:

The four D’s of disconnection

Observing without evaluating

Expressing feelings and needs in a way that encourages “join with me” energy.

What it means to take responsibility for our feelings in NVC

The difference between demands and requests and how to make effective request

About the teacher:
Karen Martinsen was introduced to non-violent communication at Clouds in Water Zen Center in 2011.
She has a passion for sharing her successes and mistakes along the path of communicating and relating to others more compassionately. Most days Karen can be found teaching English as a second language at a local high school.
She is currently working on bringing a certified NVC instructor to the Twin Cities next fall.